Home Medication Info History Tech,FT, Piedmont Midtown Columbus
Job Number: 2301001
Piedmont Columbus Midtown - Columbus, Georgia
Shift/Schedule: Full-time
Description
Home Medication History Information Technician works under the direction of the Home Medication Information RN to help provide indirect patient care by ensuring that the home medication information process is completed per Policy. This is a resource to staff at the time of admission or as needed to obtain the best list possible of home medications taken by patient
Requirements
MINIMUM EDUCATION REQUIRED:
High School diploma required.
MINIMUM EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
One year of experience in a retail pharmacy setting required.
MINIMUM LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION REQUIRED BY LAW:
Registration (current) required with the state Board of Pharmacy as a Pharmacy Technician or Pharmacy Intern.
ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:
Hospital pharmacy experience preferred.
IV admixture experience preferred.
IV chemotherapy preparation experience preferred.
PTCB Certification preferred.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Interview patients and/or families to obtain and document a thorough listing of medications taken by patients.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES
• Ability to use an EMR.
• Communicates effectively in writing, in person and over the phone, with patients, family, clinical staff and pharmacy employees.
• Knowledge of medication names and purposes.
• Skill and ability to handle multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Skill and ability to organize work flow and prioritize performance of job duties
• Basic math ability and proficiency with typing and computer skills
• Ability to work as a member of a team.
Diversity & Inclusion
At Piedmont Healthcare we embrace diverse ideas, perspectives, and skills to create a collaborative workplace where the best talent wants to succeed. We celebrate differences and recognize that they allow us to care for our community.
Excellence at Work
Piedmont is a certified Great Place to Work™-- a national designation based on employee feedback about trust, workplace culture and experience. In 2019, Forbes named Piedmont one of Georgia’s 10 best employers and the highest-ranked healthcare provider.